Manisha Lohan

Dedicated and compassionate Ontario Certified Teacher with over four years of progressive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs across elementary and early childhood settings. Skilled in designing differentiated, inquiry-based lesson plans aligned with the Ontario curriculum; implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs); and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments. Additional expertise as a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) strengthens ability to support students with behavioural and developmental needs.

Committed to equity, student voice, and building meaningful partnerships with families and colleagues.

Homeroom Teacher – Grade 8 at Cambridge International University (2025-09 – Present)

• Engaged students in inclusive and educational lessons, by following the Ontario curriculum and providing students with enrichment opportunities through technology and hands-on learning
• Deliver engaging, differentiated instruction in Math and Science for Grades 7 and 8, coordinate math and science activities that encourage and enhance hands on experience, fostering teamwork and creativity among students.
• Design and implement inquiry-based, hands-on, and technology-enhanced lessons that develop students' critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with specific learning needs, providing targeted accommodations and tracking progress to support academic and social growth.
• Communicate student progress proactively through the EDSBY platform, biweekly progress reports, and report cards, maintaining clear and consistent partnerships with families.
• Apply a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor learning, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction to meet evolving student needs.
• Foster a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom culture grounded in respect, responsibility, and student voice.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and engage in ongoing professional development to continuously strengthen instructional practice.

Early Childhood Assistant at Unionville Discovery Preschool (2023-10 – 2025-08)

• Led daily classroom routines and curriculum planning as classroom in-charge, maintaining a nurturing, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Delivered creative, play-based instruction using storytelling, music, drama, and movement to support each child's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Built trusting, respectful relationships with children and families through consistent, individualized communication and responsive support.
• Nurtured each child's sense of identity, belonging, and confidence through intentional, personalized interactions aligned with the Ontario early learning framework.
• Addressed parent inquiries with professionalism and care, providing timely updates on children's progress, development, and well-being.

ABA Therapist at Convergency Autism Services (2023-04 – 2023-10)

• Collaborated with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to implement individualized therapy programs for clients with autism spectrum disorder.
• Collected and graphed behavioural data, maintained accurate session notes, and conducted functional assessments using WebABLLS to track skill development and inform programming.
• Delivered age-appropriate, curriculum-based learning activities tailored to each client's developmental goals and learning profile.

Private Tutor – Multiple Subjects at Self-Employed (2022 – 2023)

• Provided individualized tutoring in core subjects for students in Grades 2–10, reinforcing foundational concepts and building academic confidence.
• Supported homework completion, exam preparation, and skill development through structured, student-centred sessions adapted to each learner's pace and style.

Full-Time Science Teacher (Grades 8–12) at Ram Gopal Vidya Darpan Sr. Secondary School (2021 – 2022)

• Taught Science to Grades 8–10 and Biology to Grades 11–12, developing and delivering differentiated lesson plans aligned to student abilities, interests, and learning profiles.
• Employed diverse instructional strategies to engage learners and ensure curriculum accessibility, breaking complex topics into meaningful and manageable learning segments.
• Created a structured, inquiry-driven classroom environment where students participated in monthly book studies and multi-disciplinary projects, consistently meeting or exceeding academic goals.
• Assessed student work using a range of evaluation strategies and provided detailed, actionable feedback to support continuous improvement.

AQ in Special Education – York University (2026-03)

AQ in Primary Division – York University (2025-12)

AQ in Junior Division – York University (2025)

AQ in Intermediate Division – York University (2025)

Bachelor of Education in Education – CBL University (2019 – 2021)

Master of Science in Zoology – Baba Mastnath University (2017 – 2019)

Bachelor of Science in Medical – Maharishi Dayanand University (2014 – 2017)